Barrington vs Onathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrington

Boy #9,563 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of Barra's people"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,563
Total SSA Count
9
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Barri, Bari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barrington Rank #9,563
Onathan Rank #9,650

Barrington is more popular, ranked #9563 vs #9650 for Onathan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrington ___

  • Barrington James
  • Barrington Charles
  • Barrington Edward
  • Barrington William
  • Barrington Alexander

Onathan ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrington or Onathan more popular?

Barrington is more popular, ranked #9563 compared to Onathan at #9650 in the United States.

What do Barrington and Onathan mean?

Barrington means "settlement of Barra's people" (Old English origin).

Are Barrington and Onathan boy or girl names?

Barrington is primarily a boy name. Onathan is primarily a boy name.

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